A Republican Considers the Ninth Commandment
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Let us have a campaign based on fact, not fabrication or fear.
The following is from a post in Mother Jones I recommend reading. It is by a losing incumbent GOP primary candidate for a congressional seat, about the so-called “tea party.”
I remember one year Bill Clinton—the guy I was out to get [when serving on the House judiciary committee in the 1990s]—at the National Prayer Breakfast said something that was one of the most profound things I’ve ever heard from anybody at a gathering like that. He said, “The most violated commandment in Washington, DC”—everybody leaned in; do tell, Mr. President—”is, ‘Thou shall not bear false witness against thy neighbor.’” I thought, “He’s right. That is the most violated commandment in Washington.” For me to go around saying that Barack Obama is a socialist is a violation of the Ninth Commandment. He is a liberal fellow. I’m conservative. We disagree…But I don’t need to call him a socialist, and I hurt the country by doing so. The country has to come together to find a solution to these challenges or else we go over the cliff.
Congressman Bob Inglis (R) banned from another term by a Tea Party GOP because he sided with truth
Read the entire article, including what it is like for a rational Republican to run in these times. Then, be cautious about the Republicans who win primaries today. The full post is here.
Bridge Award to Rep. Bob Inglis, Republican from South Carolina for sharing his experience, knowing it will end his chances for leadership in his party for some time.
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